News in Frodsham

In this column, Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury gives his view on the government's 'roadmap' out of lockdown

Given that the number of people who have lost their lives to Covid-19 now stands at over 121,000 and we have the deepest economic downturn of any G7 country, PM Johnson's new cautionary tone to the transition out of lockdown is more welcome.

In the next week, local residents aged 60-64 will receive a letter inviting them to come forward for a Covid-19 vaccination.

This comes as Public Health England confirm that everyone on their GP's learning disabilities register will now be offered a vaccine "as soon as possible", as 150,000 people are added to priority group six.

The leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council has reiterated the need to stay at home and work hard locally to get the infection rates down as low as possible following the Government's four-step plan to ease lockdown in England.

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: "I'd first like to applaud the hard work of our communities in supporting each other and sticking to the rules throughout the Covid-19 lockdown.

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As part of Monday's 'road map' announcement, the Prime Minister stated that, if infection rates remain under control, non-essential retail, hairdressers and beauty salons would be allowed to reopen on April 12.

Many Frodsham businesses have since reacted enthusiastically to this news, excited by the now more tangible prospect of seeing their customers once again.

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team was out on Frodsham Marsh on Tuesday following reports of wildlife crime.

The Rural Crime Team was assisted by the force's drone and Motorcycle Unit to investigate sightings of a dog in pursuit and a vehicle driving on land.

Frodsham Town Council has agreed to appoint Cllr Phil Griffiths as its representative on the new project group tasked with drafting options for the future of Frodsham Leisure Centre.

Local residents and organisations were invited to join this working group during a community meeting led by Cheshire West and Chester Council on Monday 15 February.

Yesterday (Monday 22 February), Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out the government's 'road map' out of lockdown.

In his announcement, Mr Johnson said that restrictions will be lifted uniformly across all regions of England, with a return of the tiered system having been ruled out.

Yesterday afternoon (Monday 22 February), one fire engine from Frodsham was called to a fire involving a van in Helsby.

At around 1.50pm firefighters were informed of smoke coming from under the bonnet of the stationary vehicle in Dove Close.

The Dunham Arms pub and its manager will have to pay £2,454 after the manager was found to be watering down spirits.

Jia Tong Chen, 41, manager of the Dunham Arms on Chester Road, Dunham on the Hill, pleaded guilty to nine offences in respect of himself and Dunham Arms Limited of selling spirits which had been watered down.